POLICY TITLE:
Policy on Tobacco Usage
POLICY PURPOSE:
To establish the University’s policy on smoking and tobacco usage.
BACKGROUND:
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) recognizes the health and safety hazards
of tobacco products and therefore prohibits the use of tobacco products,
including electronic cigarettes and any other nicotine delivery device, except
for smoking cessation aids, within all University buildings, facilities and
vehicles owned by the University, as well as all other exterior spaces not
designated as a smoking area.
APPLIES TO:
Faculty, Staff, Students and Visitors
DEFINITIONS:
“Smoking Cessation Aids” means gums, patches, inhalers and other aids
designed to help tobacco users quit.
“Electronic Cigarettes” means a cigarette-shaped device containing a
nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to simulate the
experience of smoking tobacco.
“Tobacco Products” means cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipe
tobacco, and ‘roll-your-own tobacco’.
POLICY STATEMENT:
Smoking and the use of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and
any other nicotine delivery device, except for smoking cessation aids, are
prohibited in all Fort Hays State University buildings and facilities. Smoking
is only permitted on the FHSU campus proper, Sternberg Museum, Kansas
Wetlands Educational Center, and the University Farm, Pavilion and Rodeo
Grounds (collectively referred to as “FHSU’s campus”) in designated parking
lots. A map showing the parking lots that have been designated as smoking
areas is attached to and incorporated in this policy. Smoking is prohibited in
all other areas on FHSU’s campus that are not clearly marked as a
designated smoking area.
Complaints concerning violations of these regulations will be submitted to
the University Police Department (UPD). The UPD shall have the authority
to warn, issue a citation including a fine and/or remove flagrant violators of
this policy or any rude or insolent person who is in violation of this policy
from campus, pursuant to the provisions regarding Campus Bans and
Trespassing in the Fort Hays State University Use of Campus Facilities
policy. After a warning the first offense will carry a fine of $10, the second
offense $25, and all future offenses $50. Additionally, if such person is a
student, the matter will be referred to the Division of Student Affairs for 2
handling in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. If such person is
an employee, the matter will be referred to the employee’s supervisor and, in
the case of University Support Staff, the Human Resources Office. Each
violation of this policy by an employee will be considered a disciplinary event
with consequences determined by the number of events. By this policy, the
entire university community is encouraged to communicate this policy, and
the location of the designated smoking areas, to all other university
community members and visitors. All contractors working on campus should
be informed of this policy through communication prior to work beginning
and if possible in the written documentation authorizing the work.
Exceptions to this policy must be submitted in writing to the appropriate vice
president and be approved by the president of the University.
In support of this policy, the Wellness Center and the Student Health Center
offer free office visits for smoking cessation and free smoking cessation
medication while supplies and funding last. This policy will become effective
move in day August 13, 2014.
The provisions of K.S.A. 21-4009 through K.S.A. 21-4014 and amendments
thereto are fully incorporated herein and will be enforced pursuant to the
provisions of those statutes.
Other:
The provisions of K.S.A. 21-4009 through K.S.A. 21-4014 and
amendments thereto are fully incorporated herein and will be enforced
pursuant to the provisions of those statutes.
KEYWORDS:
Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking, Smoking
Cessation
RESPONSIBLE OFFICE:
Vice President for Administration and Finance
RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL:
Vice President for Administration and Finance
ORIGINATION DATE:
3/5/08
REVIEW CYCLE:
3 Years
LAST APPROVED ON:
Revisions Adopted by President’s Cabinet 5/7/2014
REVIEW/CHANGE HISTORY:
Adopted by President’s Cabinet 3/5/2008
Revisions Adopted by President’s Cabinet 9/1/2010
Revisions Adopted by President’s Cabinet 1/4/2012
Revisions Adopted by President’s Cabinet 5/7/2014
NEXT REVIEW DATE:
5/2017
